Diana Kayafa

Overview

The practice is led by Diana Kayafa, an experienced Art Psychotherapist and clinical supervisor based in London. She brings over 18 years of post-qualification experience and combines creative therapeutic methods with psychodynamic, transpersonal and Jungian-informed perspectives. Her work emphasises the transformative power of the arts alongside verbal exploration to broaden perspective and support psychological change.

The clinician integrates trauma-informed approaches and is training in EMDR and Jungian analysis while also offering supervision for other practitioners. She provides both in-person and online sessions and works from a private practice setting in Greater London.

Best for

This practitioner is best suited for adults seeking integrative creative therapy and trauma-focused work, including those who prefer art-based approaches or are exploring transpersonal and Jungian perspectives. She commonly supports people experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma-related difficulties and issues with identity, relationships and self-confidence.

• People experiencing depression and low mood
• Clients with anxiety or trauma histories
• Those seeking creative or art-based therapy and integration work

Approach

The approach is integrative, blending art psychotherapy with psychodynamic, transpersonal and shamanic influences as appropriate. Sessions may include artmaking alongside verbal processing to access different modes of expression and insight. The clinician emphasises creating conditions for creativity and perspective-broadening as central to therapeutic change.

For trauma work the practice is informed by EMDR training and trauma-sensitive methods, and treatment is tailored to each client’s needs. Integration therapy for psychedelic therapy experiences is offered, focusing on supporting meaning-making and psychological integration rather than administering any substances.

Sessions can be individual or group-based and the clinician also provides clinical supervision for other therapists, drawing on psychosynthesis and integrative supervision frameworks.

Education and Training

The clinician holds an MA in Art Psychotherapy from the University of Hertfordshire and is HCPC registered. She is undertaking Jungian Analysis training (International Association for Analytical Psychology) and holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative & Transpersonal Supervision from the Psychosynthesis Trust. She has completed postgraduate EMDR training and has extensive academic experience as a senior lecturer and course leader.

Support

Clients receive a structured, trauma-informed pathway of support including assessment, ongoing therapy and integration work where relevant. The practitioner emphasises safety, confidentiality and an ethical framework consistent with professional registration. Supervision is available for clinicians in person and online, and the practice holds a DBS check for work with vulnerable groups.

Preparation and integration support is offered for clients who have had psychedelic experiences, with a focus on psychological processing and therapeutic containment rather than medical provision of substances.

Practical details

Sessions are offered both in person (London, SE26) and online via Zoom or FaceTime. The practice accepts individual therapy clients and provides clinical supervision. Additional languages spoken include Spanish and Greek. Contact is typically via the Counselling Directory profile or by telephone; a direct email address was not listed on the profile.

This description was generated based on information from the official website and other materials provided by the provider.